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Christians see marriage as vows taken before God, and divorce is not encouraged.
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The teaching of Jesus in the New Testament is against divorce (the legal ending of a marriage before the death of a spouse). It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that anyone who di
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Adultery (sex with someone who you are not married to) is also wrong according to the teachings of the Ten Commandments: You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14
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in Islam are often arranged (by the two families of the bride and groom) but these can only take place with the consent of both parties. If someone was forced to marry then the marriage would be invalid. Courting or ‘going out together’ is not permit
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Divorce is allowed in Islam, although it is regarded as a last resort. Muslims accept that sometimes marriages break down. As a legal contract between two people it can be ended. This is done if the marriage brings unhappiness to the couple and to th
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The teaching of Jesus in the New Testament is against divorce (the legal ending of a marriage before the death of a spouse). It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that anyone who di

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